Waterways are complex water systems. The Federal Institute for Water Science (BfG), located in the business area of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), helps to shape it sustainably and efficiently. As the scientific institute of the Federal Institute for Research, Assessment and Consulting in the fields of hydrology, water use, water quality, ecology and water protection, it advises the BMV, other federal ministries, the waterways and shipping administration (WSV) and third parties. In the BfG, dedicated people from many disciplines work in a modernly equipped working environment. The Bundesanstalt für Wasserkunde is part of a 357,582 km2 career network consisting of over 40 authorities with around 24,000 employees. More at https://www.damit-alles-lauf.de The Federal Institute for Water Science is looking for an underestimated biodiversity component in federal waterways: Ecological and ecotoxicological significance for the G2 ''Galytic Chemistry'' unit as part of the MEG-Div project (The Macrophyte-Epiphyton-Grazer Complex). Praktikant (m/w/d) The job is a ''documentary position'' (PhD position), i.e. a doctorate is expected.

The place is Koblenz. Reference code of tender 20261782_9339 The research project MEG-Div investigates the biotic interactions within the complex of macrophytes, epiphytons and Grazers (MEG) and its influence on organic trace materials. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will carry out independent work on the absorption, transfer and transformation of organic trace materials in the MEG complex as well as their effects on metabolic processes. To this end, you develop and use innovative analytical methods for detecting and identifying known and previously unknown organic trace substances and metabolic products and perform sampling in water bodies as well as microcosm studies in the laboratory. The body is characterized by exciting scientific and organic tasks in a highly topical application-related research field with diverse possibilities of national and international cooperation. The excellent laboratory infrastructure with state-of-the-art analysis equipment in the vicinity of an established working group offers you an ideal research environment.

Application LC and GC-based target methods and non-target screening (NTS) methods for characterizing the chemical exposure of the MEG complex in microcosms and in the environment Implementation of doping experiments in microcosms and production of mass balances Establishment of LC-MS-based metabolomics analyses Identification of unknown transformation products and metabolic products using NTS methods Statistical evaluation of complex data sets using multivariate methods Compilation of scientific publications (peer-reviewed) and research reports in English Presentation of results at scientific conferences and specialist events

You should bring this with you: Completed scientific university studies (uni-diploma/master) of chemistry, environmental sciences or geoecology or comparable qualifications This distinguishes you: Motivation for scientific work with the aim of preparing a dissertation Knowledge of environmental chemistry and instrumental (environmental) analysis (preferably by means of LC- or GC-[HR]MS) Knowledge of the identification of unknown substances based on mass spectrometric data Knowledge of recording, transfer and transformation processes of organic trace materials in aquatic organisms Knowledge of quality assurance and statistical data evaluation Programming skills of advantage Fun at work in an inter- and transdisciplinary team Very good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of German in word and writing Ready for multi-day missions

Remuneration is effected by TVöD Group E 13. In addition, we offer you additional services after the TVöD Bund. You will be incorporated by a professionally experienced team as well as by a need-oriented continuing and continuing training. Special notes: You can look forward to a well-equipped work environment with an innovative team as well as interesting professional challenges. The weekly working time is currently 29.25 hours. We offer our employees individual working time arrangements and part-time and sliding time to take into account the suitability of professional and family interests. If the conditions are met, there is the possibility of flexible local work on the basis of a service agreement. A parent-child work room is available for child care. We actively promote the health of workers through the provision of health measures. The training, further training and further training are adapted to the individually determined needs. Applications for women are expressly requested. For the same qualification, women are preferably taken into account in accordance with § 8 BGleiG. Disabled people are preferably set with the same professional suitability. Only a minimum of physical fitness is required. We welcome the applications of people of all nationalities. If you have obtained a foreign degree, please provide your application documents with proof of the recognition of the degree by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) of the Ministerial Conference. The selection is made by a Commission. .